Gastrointestinal cancer support group

The gastrointestinal cancer support group began in 2009, formed by the colorectal nurses, to support patients and carers with upper and lower GI cancers.

The GI cancer team have a patient support group for all GI patients on the 3rd Thursday evening every month in Training room South at Colchester Hospital. The group offers support to patients, carers, friends and family for those with GI Cancers including bowel, oesophageal, stomach and pancreas who live in the East of England. As well as meeting people with a similar interest, a medical-team member is always present.